> > > > but we really need to remain focussed and not get side-tracked by this kind of thing.
> > > > And yes, I'll see ya on ST pretty soon
> > > hypothetically....... now bear with me here.
> > > If WOL merged with XWIS on to a new supported dedicated server, what possibly could be done to stop a DOS attack?
> > > As I understand it, the new server will obviously have an IP, and this then can be targetted by anyone, in the future? Unless it had a masive bandwidth, dynamic roaming IP or summut?
> > and obviously it cant due to costingissues and connectivity etc...
> Security issues will be addressed with the hosts and sponsors. It is not something that will be discussed on an open forum - for obvious reasons.
Suffice to say that DDOS cannot be stopped, however things can be done to manage the situtaion efficiently should it occur